Jessica Simpson's licensing empire — which she does not own, personally design (though she and mother Tina have approval rights), or control; the master licensee is a corporation called Camuto Group — is "expected to hit $1 billion in retail sales next year," reports Women's Wear Daily. Again. Last January, would you… »3/28/11 11:57am 3/28/11 11:57am

Zooey Deschanel's breach-of-contract lawsuit against Steve Madden — who agreed, and then reneged, on a deal to produce a line tentatively called "Zooey's Shoes And Accessories" — reveals some details of how the celebrity-clothing-line sausage gets made. And paid for. »12/21/10 5:00pm 12/21/10 5:00pm